Elizabethtown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hardin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
303
Population
427/sq mi density
$20,645
Median Income
$19,921 per capita
$65,800
Home Value
$129,429 Zillow
$232
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$20,645 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $232/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabethtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4499°N, 88.3035°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Elizabethtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").